Cheating.
On the fiddle
Example Sentences
"You should hear how they use 'On the fiddle' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'On the fiddle' in the UK."
Etymology & History
British idiomatic expression whose origins lie in the rich tradition of British phraseology. Such phrases often have working-class or regional roots before spreading throughout British English.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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